NDT - CR/DR Technician

PROtect•North Houston, TX

About The Position

The NDT - CR/DR Technician conducts non-destructive testing inspections of structures, pipelines, components, and materials using conventional radiographic testing (RT), computed radiography (CR), and other applicable methods. The technician must hold Level II certifications in RT, UTT, MT, and PT, and must be interested in pursuing CR/DR certifications through company-provided training and testing. The role requires selecting, preparing, calibrating, loading, and operating inspection equipment; identifying material defects; and completing documentation and work orders accurately and on time. The technician may drive company vehicles, instruct assigned assistants, and help ensure team safety. Other duties include cleaning and minor maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and keeping shop areas clean, orderly, and functional. The position involves a demanding, flexible schedule, including workdays of up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended stays at job sites, including long-distance travel. It also involves strenuous physical activity and work in varied terrain, at heights, in confined spaces, in extreme temperatures, and near hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Must be insurable through PROtect, LLC's insurance carrier.
Level II certification in RT, UTT, MT, and PT; a state card is required.
Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.
Interested in pursuing CR/DR certifications with company-provided training and testing.
Knowledge and expertise in multiple NDT methods, with willingness to continue learning and applying skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of and willingness to follow and lead others in following applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including shifts up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended stays at job sites.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds on loose, rough, or uneven terrain, and occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; reach; handle objects; stand for long periods; walk; push; pull; perform repetitive motions; work in confined spaces and extreme cold or heat; and work near moving mechanical parts, electrical components, hazards, and chemicals.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Professional appearance and conduct, appropriate dress, and good hygiene.
Professional customer interaction and punctual arrival at assignments.
Ability to listen actively, coordinate actions with others, monitor equipment, learn actively, select appropriate equipment, think critically, and work effectively on a team while providing instruction professionally.
Ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches), see clearly at 20 feet or more, and observe areas up, down, and to either side while maintaining a fixed gaze.

Nice To Haves

TWIC card.

Responsibilities

Conduct NDT testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, equipment requirements, and procedures.
Perform inspections using appropriate NDT methods, including RT, CR/DR, UTT, MT, and PT.
Select, prepare, load, calibrate, and operate equipment used for non-destructive testing.
Identify material defects using appropriate testing techniques.
Complete documentation and work orders thoroughly, following established protocols and required timeframes.
Drive company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Provide instruction to assigned assistants and ensure the safety of the team.
Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance of company vehicles.
Routinely inspect equipment and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly, and functional condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.